Struggling with Long Shifts and Medical Issues: How Can I Resign and Get My Salary?

Dear sir,

I worked in a company and completed 4 months. My notice period will be for 2 months if I resign. However, due to a problem with my feet and on doctor's advice, I should not wear shoes for long periods as my shifts will be 12 to 16 hours a day. I have taken leave, and due to my problem, I want to resign. My company also withheld my last month's salary.

I would appreciate your valuable suggestions.

Dear Venkata Ramana,

Initially, what is your present position in the organization? Which company is asking you to continue duty for 16 hours a day? It is exploiting you, and in the future, the management would be in trouble if they continue like this. You need to speak to the HR team about your concerns, get their approval in writing, and explain your inability to continue the job. I do not think there would be an objection to relieving you on medical grounds.

Dear Venkat, whatever your position in the organization, since it is no longer possible to continue in the job due to the health condition you mentioned, only you have decided to quit. So the only question is how to make the exit process smooth both cost-wise and tactically, considering your total service is only 4 months, during which you were already on Leave Without Pay (LOP) for a month if the presumption for the last month's salary hold is correct. I endorse the suggestion of Mr. V. V. K. Patnaik. It is better to politely approach the top management for a waiver of notice and immediate relief on humanitarian grounds, considering your health condition and providing medical evidence as a special case.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Best regards, [Your Name]

Dear Venkat,

It is necessary to understand why your salary is on hold. You have submitted an application to HR requesting the release of wages for the last month and are awaiting their response. It seems you have already decided to quit the job. If the payment is not processed, please consider lodging a complaint with the labor office for non-payment of wages.

Thank you.

Dear colleague,

You want to resign on medical grounds but are unable to fulfill the notice period condition. Your objective is to have a smooth separation and receive due payments. Therefore, try to earn sympathy by explaining your inability to continue on health grounds to the top person in a persuasive manner. You have limited options considering your only 4 months of service and disabling health conditions.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant